As BWY teachers our role within our community is changing, and the need for specialist teachers is needed more than ever. From working 1-2-1 with patients to small groups in rehabilitation  to creating an class with diversity of conditions. The opportunities are endless. 

This course is based on working with Parkinson's patients from newly diagnosed to more advanced symptoms through yoga and rehabilliation with and without equipment. 

This course is for level 3 and above teachers from more than 120GLH from any certified qualification in yoga. ( that means you spend more than 120 hours face to face with our tutor ) As this is an a sspecialised course a certified level of learning is required. 

To do the course - no DSB and no safeguarding are required. 

The purpose of this course - :

Personal development and knowledge working with specialist populations 

Improve Yoga teaching skills working with specialist small groups and 1-2-1’s  

Working with vulnerable groups and specialist areas.

The course Aims are - :

Introduce medical knowledge of Parkinson’s disease over three weekends.

Help teachers understand the condition, including both motor and non-motor symptoms.

Improve knowledge of treatment and supportive care, including medication and its side effects, multidisciplinary therapies, and safety considerations.

Promote safe exercise through Yoga , self-management, and wellbeing for people living with Parkinson’s.

Build confidence in teaching Parkinson’s patients in an educational, non-diagnostic way.

Support safe teaching of movement and breathing practices, especially through adapted exercise and yoga-based approaches.

By the end of the course you will be able to -:

1. Understanding Parkinson’s disease
Describe Parkinson’s disease and explain its underlying dopamine-related changes.
Identify common motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia.
Recognise common non-motor symptoms such as sleep disturbance, constipation, anxiety, depression, cognitive changes, and swallowing difficulties.
Explain that Parkinson’s progression varies between individuals and avoid overgeneralising prognosis.

2. Treatment, medication, and supportive therapies
Outline the main goals of Parkinson’s supportive therapies available. .
Describe common medication approaches, including levodopa and other dopaminergic therapies.
Recognise the importance of medication timing, monitoring, and adherence.
Identify potential side effects and cautions, including hallucinations, impulsive behaviours, and drug interactions.
Outline the role of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and dietary support. Including how teaching yoga techniques can be a valuable addition to suport other therapies. 

3. Exercise, self-management, and living well
Explain the value of exercise and physical activity in Parkinson’s care.
Identify appropriate exercise domains such as balance, strength, flexibility, mobility,  breathing and relaxation through yoga.
Describe self-management strategies, including hydration, nutrition, medication routines, falls prevention, and carer support.
Recognise key safety considerations and when an activity should be adapted, modified, or stopped.

4. Movement and breathing practical module
Demonstrate understanding of safe movement principles for people with Parkinson’s.
Describe how posture, breathing, and adapted yoga-based movement can support mobility, confidence, and relaxation.
Plan a simple, safe lesson plan that include warm-up, movement practice, breathing exercises, and cool-down.
Adapting to suit different ability levels, including seated and supported options.
Apply key safety checks, including screening for pain, dizziness, recent falls, or health changes.

If you feel this is an area you wish to develop into then its the course for you. 

As an established UK registered training centreMind Body and Spirit prices reflect the need for cost effective short courses. 

£385 

Registration through the BWY is £30 

The introduction and induction pack ( Powerpoint and handouts, plus directions studio information course contract ) will be emailed on the 19th October ready for the course, for Studio Option 12 spaces available and Online option 10 spaces available. 

The training will be available for online from anywhere in the UK and beyond. Also the training is in the studio location for those who wish to have a face to face experience. 

Split over three weekends.

Saturday 7th November at 1pm to 5pm and Sunday 8th November 9.30am to 4pm GLH 10 hours

Saturday 2nd January at 1pm to 5pm and Sunday 3rd January 9.30am to 4pm GLH 10 hours

Saturday 30th January at 1pm to 5pm and Sunday 31st January 9.30am to 4pm GLH 10 hours

Total 30 GLH

The weekend is split between practical on Sunday mornings and theory on Saturday and Sunday afternoons with group work and ideas shared. 

There are two knowledge assignments plus a case study with real patients spread over the three months.